What makes it 58% Baby-Friendly: Babies board cruises free, but boat toilets lack change tables, strollers cannot stay on deck and no shaded nursing room exists, so carriers, mats and constant holding make visits moderately demanding.
Why 3–4 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Allows time for one cruise plus a boat hire and breaks for feeding and changing.
Sunset Cruise on Whale One:
Join a 2-hour evening cruise with live acoustic music and a welcome drink.
Tip: Bring a baby carrier for hands-free comfort and use the shaded deck to keep baby cool.
Whale Watching Cruise:
Spend 2–3 hours searching for humpback whales with morning tea provided.
Tip: Call ahead to reserve your infant spot and ask about stroller storage at the dock.
Private Boat Hire:
Hire a motorboat for up to 4 passengers with full safety briefing and life jackets.
Tip: Bring sun cover, water and baby snacks. Standard child life jackets are provided free.

Sarah Burns
Magical experience for my teenagers and I whale watching on Whale One with the Sunreef crew. We were lucky enough to see many whales breaching and fin and fluke slapping, and we saw a mother and calf very close - we felt so lucky and will never forget the experience. We were right at the bow which I think made for the best viewing experience, but you did need to be confident and steady on your fee...
Mrs C
Incredible experience whale watching with Sunreef. We saw so many whales and saw breaching, slapping and males showing off. To get to hear the whales breathing and making their sounds was incredible. I felt quite emotional. The commentary right throughout our time was so good! Super informative and really engaging. I would highly rate this day out! We were also lucky as we experienced the cross ...
Billie Lovejoy
Wonderful experience diving with sunreef (with my unidive group) at the Ex-HMAS Brisbane this weekend. Big thanks to everyone who helped, wonderful skipper (I believe Annette), and especially to my guide Mark - an eye for octopus and a calm, friendly, supporting guide who made it an easy, stress-free, fun dive. Always grateful for guides who accommodate new divers with patience and encouragement. ...
Carly Peters
We did the swim with whales boat trip. It was sensational. The guides and captain were awesome, very friendly, great communication and clear instructions to keep everyone safe and have the best experience. We were exceptionally fortunate to have found some really curious and playful whales which kept us thoroughly entertained. The team at Sunreef really strive to make the experience awesome for ev...
Jamie Richardson
Amazing!! Took a trip on Whale One, and we followed a couple of whales on their adventures for a few hours. The entire experience was made better by the positivity of the crew (special mention to Heidi and Sarah on the mic!) who seemed more excited about the whales than me…!! 100% recommend.
Whale season runs June–November for best sightings. In summer, plan cruises early morning or late afternoon to avoid peak sun.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Sunset Cruise tickets (2 adults) | AUD 110 |
| Private boat hire (1 hour) | AUD 60 |
| Total Estimated | AUD 170 |
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